Lab Technician Full Time

Job Description

• Organize technical support to the science department including assisting in practical classes and demonstrations, preparing resources, assembling apparatus and clearing away promptly after each lesson.
• Give technical advice to teachers and students.
• Carry out risk assessments for practical activities.
• Maintain an orderly working environment in the prep rooms and labs.
• Take a role in the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects and offer professional guidance, assistance and support to pupils & teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• Design, construct and modify apparatus.
• Set up and care for plant and animal collections.
• Prepare standard solutions, etc., purify chemicals, treat waste.
• Keep up to date with health & safety requirements and developments in practical science by ensuring that relevant literature is available and attend relevant courses.
• Give health & safety advice to technical staff, teachers and students. Disposal of hazardous waste materials. Organise the storage of hazardous materials in appropriate secure conditions. Monitor and review of both health & safety procedures and information resources.
• Check fume cupboards, pressure vessels and first-aid kits; carry out electrical and other safety checks, etc.
• Organise, store and check the condition of chemicals and equipment. Repair/replace equipment as needed.
• Ensure the department’s resources are maintained to the required standards.
• Liaise with school operations tea where needed to ensure labs are clean and equipment works.
• Ensure the availability of suitable materials and equipment and suggest alternatives for suitability and economy.
• Maintain stock control and maintain appropriate records.

Skills

• Education, Training and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant science subject.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of safety in a lab, working with practical equipment and able to prepare chemicals for practicals.
• Well organised and proactive.
• Worked in a practical setting of a school/hospital/laboratory/industry.

Personal Qualities:

• Managing self and resources
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Delivering results
• Learner focus
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Communicating